Cross #2

This easy to make block definitly displays the cross that has come to symbolized Christian beliefs around the world.
This is a 7-piece block so the individual pieces measure a bit differently than many blocks you have made in the past.  I only hope I have the measurements correct :).

*please note that on these cutting instructions I am providing cutting instructions a bit larger for several of the triangular pieces. This will allow for easier sizing to the correct size when squared up.

fabric and cutting requirements:
   background color                              cross color

19 - 2 1/8" squares	10 - 2 1/8" squares
1 - 5" x 7 1/2" rectangle	1 -  5" x 7 1/2" rectangle
2 - 2 3/4" squares cut on diagonal	.2 - 3" squares
2 -3" squares	.

Step # 1.   Making half square triangles.

1. Using the 5" x 7 1/2" rectangles, place them front sides together.  Using a pencil, draw lines both vertically and horizontally every 2 1/2".  Then draw lines on the diagonal as shown in the diagram below.  Sew 1/4" to each side of the lines.  Cut apart on the lines.

   diagram #1
   This will give you 6  have 2 1/4" square triangles.

2. Press open so that the seam is toward the dark fabric.
3. Square up you pieces to 2 1/8"   *please make note of the squared up size.

Step #2.  Quater Triangles:

1.  Place the 3" squares fronts together. Draw line on diagonal. Sew 1 /4" inch to each side of the drawn line. Cut
     apart on the diagonal line. Press seam toward  the darker fabric.

diagram # 2

2.  Cut across the diagonal of this square. When you have cut both newly created half square triangles you will have for quaters.

3. Using the 2 3/4" squares you cut on the diagonal sew together one of the quarter pieces to each of these diagonally cut pieces to form a square that looks like this:

diagram # 3

4. Square up to 2 1/8".  *please note that these pieces are made a bit larger to insure proper squared up size.

Step #3  Block Assembly:

1. Using the diagram of the finished block a the top of the page lay out all your 2 1/8" pieces.  Sew the horizontal rows across without breaking your thread. The repeat this process doing the vertical rows.

2. Press your block.

3. Square up to 12 1/2"
 

* PERSONAL NOTE*
    I just finished making this lovely block for myself and I just love how it is going to look in a quilt that I have planned
   to be making in the very near future.

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